Consider This: Trafficking in Persons — From Watch List to Progress
Malaysia has shown marked progress in the fight against human trafficking, having been recently upgraded to Tier 2 in the US State Department’s Trafficking in Persons report, from being on its Tier 2 Watch List last year. How can we ensure that momentum continues? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid, Criminologist and Deputy Dean (Higher Degree) at Universiti Malaya’s Faculty of Law.
Tue Jul 30 2024
Consider This: Prison Reform - Reintegration Through Employment
As Malaysia continues to grapple with the complexities of criminal justice reform, the integration of parolees and former inmates into the workforce remains a critical issue. Is the path from prison to gainful employment paved with enough support or are there gaps that need urgent addressing? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Kausalya Devi Sathoo, Former Deputy Commissioner of the Prisons Department and Dr Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin, criminologist at UKM’s Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Crime does not discriminate: Why VIPs are being targeted?
With increasing number of crimes in the country, more VIPs have been victims of robbery and assault. Astro Awani finds out why.
Wed Jan 15 2014